Comments on: CCW information on the the iPhone http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Heath http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-34135 Heath Wed, 19 May 2010 12:42:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-34135 It appears there was an update available yesterday. What changed? It appears there was an update available yesterday. What changed?

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]]> By: Phil http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-24447 Phil Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:23:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-24447 Heath, The rating system is our own based off of statutes (prohibited areas), common law, reciprocity, and user comments. A 5 star state would recognize all other permits (or not even require a permit), have minimal prohibited areas (eg. see Utah and Idaho) and have a firearm friendly attorney general and legislature. Since we haven't carried everywhere, however, we're always open for opinions. On another note we had an update go through yesterday that added reciprocity and reverse reciprocity maps to the states and revised the transport laws to reflect next months change in national park carry (plus we added a few more sections and made it easier to read). We're taking ideas right now for what to do next, let me know if you have any other ideas. Thanks Heath,
The rating system is our own based off of statutes (prohibited areas), common law, reciprocity, and user comments. A 5 star state would recognize all other permits (or not even require a permit), have minimal prohibited areas (eg. see Utah and Idaho) and have a firearm friendly attorney general and legislature. Since we haven’t carried everywhere, however, we’re always open for opinions.
On another note we had an update go through yesterday that added reciprocity and reverse reciprocity maps to the states and revised the transport laws to reflect next months change in national park carry (plus we added a few more sections and made it easier to read). We’re taking ideas right now for what to do next, let me know if you have any other ideas.
Thanks

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]]> By: Heath http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-23623 Heath Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:30:28 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-23623 Thanks for the info. How about some type of explanation for the rating assigned for each of the 50 states? If I were moving to another state, like I am in 2 weeks, or just new to the world of firearms I might not know many details about that states laws. Just seeing Missouri is rated at a 3 while right under it Montana has 4. Why? What needs to be changed to make it a 5? Thanks for the info. How about some type of explanation for the rating assigned for each of the 50 states? If I were moving to another state, like I am in 2 weeks, or just new to the world of firearms I might not know many details about that states laws. Just seeing Missouri is rated at a 3 while right under it Montana has 4. Why? What needs to be changed to make it a 5?

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]]> By: Phil http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-23425 Phil Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:19:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-23425 Heath: Steve's right. We added reciprocity and reverse reciprocity maps for 10 states, and restored the ability to view the pages in landscape mode. Plus we cited all of the laws to eliminate confusion. Another 19 states were submitted to be updated in the same manner yesterday plus a revision of the transport laws to reflect the upcoming change in national parks. Once we finish all of these (in the next few weeks) we're going to be adding more substantive information like self defense laws, open carry, etc. I wish we could get it done sooner but apple is taking a while to release updates. I'm having my developer work on your idea as we speak. Stay tuned, thanks. Heath:
Steve’s right. We added reciprocity and reverse reciprocity maps for 10 states, and restored the ability to view the pages in landscape mode. Plus we cited all of the laws to eliminate confusion. Another 19 states were submitted to be updated in the same manner yesterday plus a revision of the transport laws to reflect the upcoming change in national parks. Once we finish all of these (in the next few weeks) we’re going to be adding more substantive information like self defense laws, open carry, etc. I wish we could get it done sooner but apple is taking a while to release updates. I’m having my developer work on your idea as we speak. Stay tuned, thanks.

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-23424 Steve Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:13:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-23424 Heath, some additional info was added. Nothing major. Heath, some additional info was added. Nothing major.

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]]> By: Heath http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-23410 Heath Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:29:06 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-23410 I see there was an update released recently. What changes were made? I see there was an update released recently. What changes were made?

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]]> By: Heath http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-21581 Heath Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:51:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-21581 I look forward to seeing that feature added. Personally, I would use it when ever I got ready to cross State lines so that I could print a copy to take with me. I look forward to seeing that feature added. Personally, I would use it when ever I got ready to cross State lines so that I could print a copy to take with me.

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]]> By: Phil http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-21542 Phil Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:07:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-21542 Heath, That's a GREAT idea. We're also looking into adding a "Law Changes" button that would link the user to us to allow them to immediately notify us about any changes in the law that we might not be aware of. Understand, we're currently adding a LOT of content to the app that will make it a LOT better, so we might wait until after that all updates (early January) before we add that feature, but I think that would be a great addition. Thanks! Heath,
That’s a GREAT idea. We’re also looking into adding a “Law Changes” button that would link the user to us to allow them to immediately notify us about any changes in the law that we might not be aware of. Understand, we’re currently adding a LOT of content to the app that will make it a LOT better, so we might wait until after that all updates (early January) before we add that feature, but I think that would be a great addition. Thanks!

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]]> By: Heath http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-21487 Heath Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:34:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-21487 Phil, Is there any way to setup the app to allow us to e-mail a particular set of laws for a state so that we might be able to print it out? Phil,

Is there any way to setup the app to allow us to e-mail a particular set of laws for a state so that we might be able to print it out?

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]]> By: Rex B http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20372 Rex B Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:26:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20372 I bought the app, checked Texas, where i live. The Prohibited Places list was years out of date. I sent corrections to the author. Great idea for an pp, but I'm not going to rely on it to keep me out of prison yet. I bought the app, checked Texas, where i live.
The Prohibited Places list was years out of date.
I sent corrections to the author.
Great idea for an pp, but I’m not going to rely on it to keep me out of prison yet.

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]]> By: Heath http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20310 Heath Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:15:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20310 Woot! I am downloading it now. Thanks!! Woot! I am downloading it now. Thanks!!

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20309 Steve Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:38:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20309 KP, just their example screenshots. I have not figured out how to take screenshots on my ipod touch. KP, just their example screenshots. I have not figured out how to take screenshots on my ipod touch.

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]]> By: KP http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20308 KP Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:31:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20308 why did you choose Nebraska for the picture, out of curiosity? o.O why did you choose Nebraska for the picture, out of curiosity? o.O

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20287 Steve Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:57:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20287 Dustin, ah, I was actually thinking about vehicle laws but forgot to mention it in the post. Yes, that would be very useful, especially if it also includes vehicle laws for longarms. Dustin, ah, I was actually thinking about vehicle laws but forgot to mention it in the post. Yes, that would be very useful, especially if it also includes vehicle laws for longarms.

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20286 Steve Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:55:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20286 Phil, I look forward to the update! Phil, I look forward to the update!

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20283 Steve Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:51:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20283 CMathewa, LOL CMathewa, LOL

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]]> By: Dustin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20272 Dustin Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:06:49 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20272 Excellent idea. I talked to the app author yesterday & he does plan to add open carry laws & State vehicle carry laws early next year. Excellent idea. I talked to the app author yesterday & he does plan to add open carry laws & State vehicle carry laws early next year.

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]]> By: Phil http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20264 Phil Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:01:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20264 Thanks for the write-up. I'm actually the developer of this app and I really appreciate the feedback, especially about the limit on laws we currently include. We are working diligently to improve the summaries for each state. We launched this as a "bare bones" version and will be updating the summaries regularly for free, with a total overhaul expected by mid January. An update to correct 4 states will be coming out next week. We want to make it the best app possible, so suggestions are greatly appreciated on our site. Thanks again! Phil Thanks for the write-up. I’m actually the developer of this app and I really appreciate the feedback, especially about the limit on laws we currently include. We are working diligently to improve the summaries for each state. We launched this as a “bare bones” version and will be updating the summaries regularly for free, with a total overhaul expected by mid January. An update to correct 4 states will be coming out next week.
We want to make it the best app possible, so suggestions are greatly appreciated on our site.
Thanks again!
Phil

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]]> By: CMathewa http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20249 CMathewa Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:14:51 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20249 When you put this app on your phone in the People's Republik of Kalifornia it classifies you iPhone as an SBR, be prepared to pay for your tax stamp. When you put this app on your phone in the People’s Republik of Kalifornia it classifies you iPhone as an SBR, be prepared to pay for your tax stamp.

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]]> By: FatWhiteMan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/12/02/ccw-information-on-the-the-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-20227 FatWhiteMan Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:47:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=9703#comment-20227 If you add California gun law, the app wouldn't fit on an 8GB model :) If you add California gun law, the app wouldn’t fit on an 8GB model :)

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